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23. Jessore Govt Mahila College, Jessore
Test Examination-2017; English 2nd Paper
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with articles. Use a cross (´) mark where an article is not necessary. 0.5´10=5
“Rifle Roti Aurat” is (a) — first Bengali novel on (b) — Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c) — professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) — novel between April and June in 1971. The main character in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e) — new country. Professor Anawer Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka university residence two days before (f) — victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g) — notorious killing squad Al-Badar picked up (h) — novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to (i) — Banglapedia around 991 academics, 13 journalist, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j) — Liberation War of Bangladesh.
- Complete the text with suitable preposition. 0.5´10=5
The dramas of Shakespeare are characterized (a) — great knowledge. It is a wonder (b) — the critics how he could manage (c) — write so many dramas without academic knowledge. One answer (d) — this riddle might be that the environment around him was congenial (e) — his writings. Comedy of errors, for example, was written due (f) — having twins in his team. Many of his tragedies were written (g) — such stories which were relevant (h) — the contemporary politics. But his stories were devoid (i) — the interest of the common people. Nevertheless, English literature has been rich (j) — his effort.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. 0.5´10=5
| let alone | would rather | had better | what if | there |
| it | have to | as soon as | as if | what’s it like |
(a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, — his address.
(b) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(c) — playing in the rain? You seem to be very glad playing in the rain.
(d) Fog covers the greenish field in winter season. It vanishes — the morning wears on.
(e) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.
(f) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(g) Albert Einstein was a great scientist. He led his life — he were a simple man.
(h) He — struggle hard for existence. He would not yield the fate.
(i) Zahid is careless about his duties, — he gets punishment?
(j) When you will become the member, you — fill up a form.
- Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. 0.5´10=5
(a) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —.
(b) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —.
(c) When I got down from the train, I saw my friend, Ripon. It was long since —.
(d) Five years have passed since —. I still miss him very much.
(e) I did not know anything of the matter, —. I would have told him about it.
(f) The poem was too difficult —. The teacher told us to listen to him very carefully.
(g) Some students adopt unfair means in the examinations. It is high time —.
(h) If I had a camera, —. I like photography very much.
(i) Don’t worry. I will join you after I —. Then we will play together.
(j) You take so much food at dinner. You will suffer unless —.
- Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0.5´10=5
Courtesy is a virtue in man. It goes without (a) — (say) that courtesy (b) — (cost) nothing but gives a lot. So, you (c) — (be) courteous. That is you (d) — (have) politeness. People (e) — (disrespect) and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody (f) — (like) discourtesy. On the contrary, a courteous person is even (g) — (respect) by his/her enemy. Courtesy can (h) — (win) the heart of enemy. In fact, courtesy (i) — (remove) the bitterness of relationship and (j) — (improve) mutual understanding among people.
- Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 1´5=5
Rabindranath, the fourteenth child of Debendranath, wrote his first verse at the age of eight. (a) When he was seventeen years old, he was sent to England for studies (simple). (b) He described London as a dismal city. (passive) (c) Though he was happy in Brighton, a friend of the family persuaded his brother to send him to London (compound). (d) He was lucky to get a friendly English family (complex). (e) Rabindranath is one of the greatest poets in the world (positive degree).
- Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
“Have you saved something for the future?” said the rich man. “No, said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the rich man. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.”
- Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following passage. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 1´5=5
There goes a proverb, “grasp all; lose all.” We know that greediness is one of the worst vices. Whenever the greed of a person exceeds the limit, he gets punished. It gradually draws them to the ultimate doom. All of us should be averse to worldly possessions. Then it will help us live a happy life devoid of this.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5´10=5
Most of the people in (a) — (use possessive to pre modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English, (b) — (post modify the noun with an appositive). In fact, it is an (c) — (use an adjective to pre modify the noun) language and we are living in a global village. So, if you know English (d) — (post modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e) — (use article to pre modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f) — (use a noun adjective to pre modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English, you cannot complete (g) — (use possessive to pre modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) — (use noun adjective to pre modify the noun) development. In short, if you don’t have a good command over English, you will suffer (i) — (post modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). So, don’t waste your time and try to learn English (j) — (post modify the verb with an adverb) from today.
- Use appropriate connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. 0.5´10=5
(a) — educational institutions are centers of learning, there are several similarities and dissimilarities between high school and college. (b) — , students of high school wear uniform, carry bags, and take regular academic tests; half yearly, final exam and based on the result they are promoted to next class. (c) —, college students put on uniform, carry bags, takes half yearly and yearly final tests which help them get promotion for second year. (d) —, a high school maintains academic calendar and issues of discipline very strictly and students participate in games and sports. (e) —, students of college are to maintain discipline and attend the classes regularly. (f) —, in high school the facility is usually smaller, and students are, for the most part, well acquainted with each other. (g) —, students in high school have the same six hours 7.45 to 1:45 day, thus helping them to know one another better. (h) —, students in college are constantly coming and going, therefore rarely seeing the same person twice in a day, which accounts for fewer people being acquainted with each other. In high school, homework is required to help motivated students to study. However, in college most homework consists of studying; very little of it is written and turned in. (i) — students do their homework, it is to their advantage. (j) —, a high school and a college share some common activities, yet there are some differences between them.
- Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed below : 0.5´10=5
Illiteracy is a curse. It retards all development work of a country. It is said that an illiterate nation gropes in darkness with no definite goal. In fact, an illiterate person is conservative, superstitious and blind. He can contribute very little to his country. He is unconscious and unaware of his rights and responsibilities. The whole country is responsible for this. Most of our people are illiterate and poor. In fact, illiteracy, caused by poverty, stands in the way of success. All should be practical and pragmatic while addressing this problem. Effective measures should be taken by all concerned to remove illiteracy and thus make the nation enlightened.
(a) curse (antonym) (b) retards (synonym) (c) darkness (antonym) (d) conservative (antonym) (e) unconscious (synonym) (f) success (antonym) (g) pragmatic (synonym) (h) measures (synonym) (i) remove (synonym) (j) enlightened (synonym)
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- 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. 5´10=5
“Whats your dream? Do you have any dream” asked zayed Robin said tenderly “yes I have a dream. My dream is a full plate of rice. “come with me” said zayed holding his hand “I’m going to materialize your dream.”
Part B: Composition: 40 Marks
13 Write an application to the Principal of your college for setting up a “Computer Lab” in your, college. 8
14 Suppose, you are a correspondent of a national English Daily. Now, write a news report about a terrible fire in a garments factory. 8
15 Write a paragraph showing Causes and Effects of Road Accident in Bangladesh. 10
16 Write a composition on “Female Education“. Write within at least 200 words but do not exceed 250 words. 14
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